Wisconsin Army National Guard recruiter Tyler Choy explains how the Army fitness test builds endurance and readiness, preparing soldiers for emergencies, pressure and the physical demands of service.

The Army Combat Fitness Test (ACFT) has dropped the medicine ball toss, removed the word “Combat” from its name, and introduced higher scoring requirements for combat arms soldiers. The revised test ...

Army recruits who don’t meet the service’s physical fitness or academic standards will be placed in a training program for up to 90 days before they begin boot camp. The Future Soldier Preparatory ...